Jasvinder Kaur v. Harjit Singh
Case brief
What is this about?
Consent-based Lok Adalat disposal (order dated 05.08.2025) of FAO-1101-2004 (O&M), Smt. Jasvinder Kaur & Ors. v. Harjit Singh & Ors.: enhancement of Rs.11,00,000/- (Eleven Lac) over and above the motor accident tribunal award in full and final settlement; acceptance on behalf of the insurer of the offending vehicle (UIIC, Haryana represented through counsel and managers); payment by cheque favouring appellant No.1 for and on behalf of all claimants within six weeks; default interest @ 9% per annum from date of order till payment.
What did the court decide?
Additional compensation of Rs.11,00,000/- (Rupees Eleven Lac only) over and above the amount awarded by the tribunal, payable by the insurer to appellant No.1-Smt. Jasvinder Kaur for and on behalf of all claimants by cheque deposited with the office of the Lok Adalat within six weeks; failing which, interest @ 9% per annum from the date of the order till payment; cheque collectible by the appellant or the counsel representing the appellants against proper receipt; miscellaneous applications stand disposed of.